Bank of Korea to assess conditions to determine pace and timing of tightening, says board member

The Bank of Korea will evaluate both external and internal economic conditions, including the effects of prior interest rate hikes, to decide the timing and speed of further monetary tightening. Inflation remains above target driven by factors such as the Middle East conflict and an export boom, especially boosted by AI-driven semiconductor demand.

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